Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE130100592
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
Fabrication strategies for nanophotonic devices. The project will develop novel strategies to engineer nanophotonic entities to control and guide light at the nanoscale. These nanostructures will open up new avenues for integrated multifunctional devices spanning sensing, light emission and quantum communications, positioning Australia at the frontier of nanoscience and quantum technologies.
On-Chip Detection and Molecular Fingerprinting of Emerging Toxicants. The project aims to address key questions about the development and integration of advanced materials and functional molecules into cutting-edge analytical tools for screening emerging environmental pollutants. This is expected to generate fundamental and applied knowledge in analytical chemistry, using an interdisciplinary approach to engineer materials with precisely tailored properties for ultra-sensitive and selective dete ....On-Chip Detection and Molecular Fingerprinting of Emerging Toxicants. The project aims to address key questions about the development and integration of advanced materials and functional molecules into cutting-edge analytical tools for screening emerging environmental pollutants. This is expected to generate fundamental and applied knowledge in analytical chemistry, using an interdisciplinary approach to engineer materials with precisely tailored properties for ultra-sensitive and selective detection of extremely persistent toxicants in water. Anticipated outcomes are optical materials and functional molecules, integrated into lab-on-a-chip platforms with advanced features for real-life environmental applications – with significant benefits for addressing major environmental and health treats to our society.Read moreRead less
Bioinspired photo–iontronic membranes for smart neuron-mimicking systems. The project aims to address key fundamental questions about the development of bioinspired artificial nanochannels that can precisely mimic current signals and functionalities in neurons. This is expected to generate fundamental and applied knowledge in bioengineered photo–iontronic systems, harnessing a multidisciplinary approach to engineer materials with precisely tailored properties at the nanoscale for unprecedented d ....Bioinspired photo–iontronic membranes for smart neuron-mimicking systems. The project aims to address key fundamental questions about the development of bioinspired artificial nanochannels that can precisely mimic current signals and functionalities in neurons. This is expected to generate fundamental and applied knowledge in bioengineered photo–iontronic systems, harnessing a multidisciplinary approach to engineer materials with precisely tailored properties at the nanoscale for unprecedented dynamic control over ionic current through responsive, adaptable neuron-mimicking nanopores. Anticipated outcomes are advanced materials, integrated into smart architectures to overcome the limitations of solid-state systems for the next generation of integrated circuits, bio-interfacial sensors, and energy generators.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE150100040
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$330,000.00
Summary
Advanced capabilities for surface engineering and nanolithography . Advanced capabilities for surface engineering and nanolithography: This project will establish a facility for atomic layer deposition and nanolithography. Strong fabrication and engineering capabilities are key in keeping interdisciplinary research highly competitive. The applications of these cutting-edge surface nanoengineering technologies are enormous and include: development of new materials with new properties for sensing, ....Advanced capabilities for surface engineering and nanolithography . Advanced capabilities for surface engineering and nanolithography: This project will establish a facility for atomic layer deposition and nanolithography. Strong fabrication and engineering capabilities are key in keeping interdisciplinary research highly competitive. The applications of these cutting-edge surface nanoengineering technologies are enormous and include: development of new materials with new properties for sensing, biosensing, optical, photonic, electronic and medical devices, new metamaterials, solar cell, energy production and environmental protection.Read moreRead less
High performance compound semiconductor nanowire optoelectronic devices. Semiconductor nanowires are emerging nano-materials with substantial opportunities for novel photonic and electronic device applications. This project aims at developing a new generation of high performance nanowire-based light-emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers and photodetectors, which will make great contribution to the nation in the areas of science, technology and industry.
III-V semiconductor nanowires for ultrafast device applications. Nanowires are a new innovation enabling the integration of nanotechnology into conventional industrial semiconductor processes. This project will employ one of the unique properties that many nanowires exhibit - their very fast resetting time, to develop novel and innovative high-speed devices for electronic and optical applications.
Unravelling the rules on particle assembly into superstructures. Nanoparticle superstructures are assemblies of particles that exhibit high surface-to-volume ratio, periodicity and large packing density useful for drug delivery, photonics, sensing and energy storage. To realise the potential of these materials requires a predicative understanding of how interparticle forces control superstructure formation. This project will create a one-of-its-kind multiscale simulation framework to tailor the ....Unravelling the rules on particle assembly into superstructures. Nanoparticle superstructures are assemblies of particles that exhibit high surface-to-volume ratio, periodicity and large packing density useful for drug delivery, photonics, sensing and energy storage. To realise the potential of these materials requires a predicative understanding of how interparticle forces control superstructure formation. This project will create a one-of-its-kind multiscale simulation framework to tailor the assembly of anisotropic engineered nanoparticles into superstructures in liquids. Nanoparticle assembly simulation will be validated with a novel particle tracking microscopy in solution-based studies. This will enable the design and large-scale production of nanomaterials with controlled properties and functions.Read moreRead less
Cell Membrane Coated Photonic Crystal to study Receptor-Ligand Interactions. The current gold-standard assays for examining receptor-ligand interactions require expensive and costly fluorescent or radioactive labels or proteomics processes. This project aims to develop Artificial Photonic Cells by directly coating photonic crystals with cell membranes. The Artificial Photonic Cells retain the protein receptors in their native cell membrane environment and allow for label-free monitoring of the r ....Cell Membrane Coated Photonic Crystal to study Receptor-Ligand Interactions. The current gold-standard assays for examining receptor-ligand interactions require expensive and costly fluorescent or radioactive labels or proteomics processes. This project aims to develop Artificial Photonic Cells by directly coating photonic crystals with cell membranes. The Artificial Photonic Cells retain the protein receptors in their native cell membrane environment and allow for label-free monitoring of the receptor-ligand interactions using inexpensive miniature spectrometers - radically transforming these assays. This would generate fundamental and applied knowledge of materials sciences, photonic, and biointerfaces for label-free, ultra-sensitive, and selective assays to enable future drug and diagnostics target discovery. Read moreRead less
Towards High-quality Hetero-epitaxial III-V Semiconductor Nanowires. The use of semiconductor nanowires has uncovered many scientific curiosities and extended their potential applications in many fields. In general, nanowire growth is governed by metallic catalysts, involving nanowire nucleation and growth. So far, the role of catalysts during nanowire nucleation is not clear and needs urgent attention. This project aims to investigate the behaviour of catalysts before and during the nucleation ....Towards High-quality Hetero-epitaxial III-V Semiconductor Nanowires. The use of semiconductor nanowires has uncovered many scientific curiosities and extended their potential applications in many fields. In general, nanowire growth is governed by metallic catalysts, involving nanowire nucleation and growth. So far, the role of catalysts during nanowire nucleation is not clear and needs urgent attention. This project aims to investigate the behaviour of catalysts before and during the nucleation of III-V nanowires by means of nano-characterisation to ultimately integrate high-quality III-V nanowires on silicon substrates. The new knowledge developed from this project is expected to provide critical insights for developing high-quality III-V nanowires integrated on silicon substrates.Read moreRead less
Scalable atom-thin materials for monolithic electronics & optoelectronics. This project aims to understand large-area growth mechanisms and create practical, controllable doping methodologies for developing manufacturing-compatible tunable materials to overcome technological challenges presented by silicon. The project expects to generate new understanding of physico-chemical mechanisms that govern the optical and electrical properties of an emerging class of materials only few-atoms thick that ....Scalable atom-thin materials for monolithic electronics & optoelectronics. This project aims to understand large-area growth mechanisms and create practical, controllable doping methodologies for developing manufacturing-compatible tunable materials to overcome technological challenges presented by silicon. The project expects to generate new understanding of physico-chemical mechanisms that govern the optical and electrical properties of an emerging class of materials only few-atoms thick that offer unprecedented opportunities. This is expected to establish a suite of atomically-thin materials that will be deployed in miniaturised, high-density electronics and optoelectronics of which proof-of-concept functional devices are proposed to be demonstrated. These will be leveraged to explore industry partnerships.Read moreRead less